The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1887-07-09


in the Upper End of Baltimore county, noted for
its beautiful farms and careful farmers. The har-
vested crops are much better than was at first
thought, and will compare very favorably with
more favored sections of our county.
We are also glad to notice that fine farming and
money making are not the only things that claim
the attention of our people, but that educational
and religious matters come in for their share Also
Our Sabbath school, superintendent by Mr. E. Fl.
Gill, is in most fourishng condition. The re-
cent Childron's Day celebration by the school, was
attended by large concourse of people. The
church was beautifully decorated. Messrs. E. IT,.
Gill, J. 7. Marsh and Harry Harvey had charge
of the exercises. Misses Ida Myers, Tillie Motto
and Lizzie Armacost presided at the organ, and
Rev. Mr.. West delivered very able discourse on
"Christian Education" at the conclusion of which
q large collection was taken up for the Children's
Educational Fund. One of the happiest faces
noticed in the audience was that of our esteemed
friend, Mr.. John X. Harvey, now in his S7th year,
who appeared to enjoy the services as much as any
child in the congregation.
Mr.. Frank I. Newbelle, principal of our public
school, invited the patrons and friends of the
school to witness the closing exercises on June
30th. Many awaited themselves of the opportunity
and spent very pleasant afternoon. The pro-
gramme consisted of singing, reading by the diff
ferent grades, dialogues, Rotations and an adj
dress by Mr.. John X. Harvey, who has been
trustee Of the school for more than twenty years.
His address included description of teachers,
schools and school houses when he was boy,
eighty years ago, which was replete with interest.
Rev. Mr.. Thompson also addressed the school,
which was followed by an address from Mr.. New
belle, the principal, who gave brief account of
the advancement which has been made in his
school since he was appointed teacher fifteen years
ago, which was most encouraging and showed that
he had been very diligent in the pursuit of his
calling. The result of the examination ofth pu-
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average in the Sd grade; Maggie King, 4th grade,
and T. Frank King, in 5th grade. vote of
thanks was rendered Mr.. Newbele for his success
full management of the school, and after the dis
tribution of some good things to the pupils, the
large audience was dismissed with many hearty
hand-shakings. PROGRESS.
Rossville, 18th District.-The second quar-
terly meeting of Great Falls Circuit will be held
at Ebenezer Church, on the 10th and 18th insts.
Preaching on Sabbath morning and afternoon by
Rev. Mr.. Hobbs, of Baltimore, and on Monday
forenoon by Rev. W. Speake, Immediately after
which the quarterly conference will be held.
The late session of public school No. 10 closed
on the 30th ult. The examinations were satisfac-
tory, giving evidence of commendable advance
ment on the part of the scholars, which doubtless
made Mr.. Skaters heart glad.
Rechabite Hall is located the Philadelphia
road, u miles from Baltimore, and was built in
1853 by the Locust Grove Tent l. o. of Recha-
bites, and used by them until the disbandment of
the Tent, when it was sold to the Methodist Prot
estant Church and by them remodeled and i'm
proved until year or two ago they held public
worship in it regularly. 1t is still the property of
that church and the trustees of the above school
have it rented and use it as a school house. The
exterior of the building is very much in need OF
good coat of paint or whitewash, which would
tend very much to preserve the building and i'm
prove its appearance, and certainly would be
II 10 fho oh 0r /
would respectfully suggest that during the present
vacation of the school it would be good time to
have it attended to. Query: Who will move in
the matter?
As usual, the 4th passed off rather quietly in
this section The fact is the farmers were too busy
harvesting to take holiday. Some of our folks at
tended the Hiss Sabbath school pic mic at night,
which was a very pleasant affair. The attendance
was large and a number Of persons were present
from distance, among whom were Prof. Frank
Peterson, of Minnesota, Mr. George Oppertshauser,
of New York, Miss Emma Horney and others from
Baltimore, and nearly all seemed to enjoy them
selves very much. One, however, who had been
been used to attending city pic-nics, was heard to
criticise this because of the absence of band Of
music, dancing, &c. PRINCIPLE.
New Freedom and Vicinity.-The warm
wave of last week has driven many from the city
into the country. Our boarding houses are filling
up and quite number of families are camping at
Summit Grove. The regular camp season will
commence the latter part of this month and prom
Uses to be well attended.
DIR. J. S. Hetrick is building a commodious drug
store, which is now nearing completion. The DR..
has large practice and with the aid of his drug
gist will be enabled to prescribe remedy for all
ills to which human flesh is heir.
Mr.. Robert Roller, who owns Of the most
beautiful and productive farms adjacent to town,
has purchased and put into operation new Nc
Cormick binder. 1t has all the latest improve
ments and is certainly handsome piece of ma
chinery.
The wheat crop, as anticipated, is nearly total
failure. Messrs. Baughman and Roller appear to
have the only productive fields in the whole COM
munity. This cause may be attributed to the
fields having southerlX slope, thus escaping the
bitter blasts of last winters winds.
The much needed rain came in copious showers
early in the week, thus refreshing vegetation and
improving the already highly promising yield of
oats and corn.
Farmers have nearly completed harvesting and
the shrill scream Of the steam thresher is in the
air. The Smith boys and Mr.. West Roller will be
busy for some time separating the golden grain
from the sheaf.
There was an immense congregation at Steltz's
Church last Sunday to attend the funerals of Mrs.
Taylor and Mrs. Wanner Mrs. Taylor
daughter of Mr. Charles Wentz, a well-to-do and
highly respected citizen Of the 9th district of Bal
timore county.
Politics is booming in the 9th district of your
county. Nearly every person you meet is talking
political matters. There appears to be an absorb
ing fight between the Hoshall and Baldwin fac
tons. 1t is virtually understood among the lead
ers that Hoshall and Donaldson will carry the
district. D.
Fork, 18th District.-One night last week
friend of ours heard commotion among his poul
o,ksIr 20 kha, lfru
yard and discovered skunk that, but for his
timely presence, would have destroyed goodly
portion of the flock. He, with the assistance of
his hired man, quickly dispatched the obnoxious
quadruped. Numerous complaints are being made
of loss of poultry from various causes
Mr.. Hooper, working for DR.. A. S. Baldwin,
met with serious accident recently while using
binder. His hand was pierced by the machine
! tearing the sinews and flesh in such manner that
physician had to be summoned. No doubt it
will incapacitate him for work some time to come,
as it is painful in the extreme.
We celebrated the 4th by exploding few fire.
crackers, and intended to read the Declaration of
Independence but it slipped our memory.
temperance meeting will be held in Fork
| Church on the evening of July 14th. Mr.. E. S..
Higgins, president, and Mr.. G. S. Mosher, secre-
tary, of the State Temperance Alliance, have been
invited and will no doubt be present. The pub
| lie is cordially invited and will doubt enjoy it,
as they did one year ago when the above named
| gentlemen favored with their presence. Tho
farmers, we hope, will be through with their har-
vesting by that time and be in attendance.
Fork Mite Society met on the afternoon of 9th
inst, at Mr.. B. F. Foards. There full attend
ance and several new members were added. The
society has not been in existence year yet claims
to have been very successful and hopes for greater
| success in the future. IScoG.
Perry Hall, 18th District.-The public school
at this place held very enjoyable picnic on the
day of closing for the summer vacation, the liter
airy association being the prime movers in the
affair.
Mr.. George W. Penn having relinquished farm
ing, has removed to Glyndon, W. M. r. r., where
he is now engaged in general merchandising. He
is a very energetic man and is we'll thought of by
| the people of this community.
The Fourth passed very quietly in this neigh
borhood, there having been no special observance
of the day. Politics is absorbing the minds of
many of our people, to the exclusion of almost
everything else, even Fourth of July celebrations.
Mr.. Harry Thomas, of Washington, D. c., is
spending his vacation at Mr.. Charles Akehurst's.
Mr.. Koehler, who purchased the MARBLE farm,
| is about erecting new barn ON the place. He
has already improved the property very much.
Mr.. Henry Moore, of Baltimore, has purchased
| the farm of Mr.. Edward Gambrill, on the Belair
| road, and will shortly take possession of it.